tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post8728535860102305288..comments2024-03-25T06:33:12.809-07:00Comments on Lost Live Dead: December 27-28, 1975 La Paloma Theater, Encinitas, CA: Jerry Garcia Band--Did They Happen?Corry342http://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-20825623131721434442022-06-19T07:32:10.899-07:002022-06-19T07:32:10.899-07:00So that was likely "Mystery Train". Good...So that was likely "Mystery Train". Good stuff!Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-41588972848883988292022-06-18T18:32:47.557-07:002022-06-18T18:32:47.557-07:00I remember the late show in December when we came ...I remember the late show in December when we came out and saw the train coming down the track.madashellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049088878963693687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-74470583394371965272020-12-26T15:07:42.069-08:002020-12-26T15:07:42.069-08:00I was at the two shows in December... both were gr...I was at the two shows in December... both were great, but it was obvious that the band had partied late after the first night, especially Nicky. He was a sweaty, disheveled mess, for sure, but played... when it came time for his song(s)/solo on the second night, he played Jingle Bells, chopsticks-style, with his two index fingers! The crowd loved it, as he was obviously struggling, but doing his best to hang in there! and I seem remember the band looking at each other and smirking knowingly. I think they followed this with Edward the Mad Shirt Grinder, Nicky's signature song from his days with Jeff Beck, which he had played the night before as I recall... 1surfcityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00190496017855043936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-36746633577952888132020-02-28T20:54:29.671-08:002020-02-28T20:54:29.671-08:00hey, 44 years ago- i was definitely at a garcia ba...hey, 44 years ago- i was definitely at a garcia band show at la paloma, def nicky-h was on piano, i absolutely remember the first song of the show i saw was 'let it rock' freakin-amazing...<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973356517919121368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-49368525890790367682019-12-27T21:38:35.794-08:002019-12-27T21:38:35.794-08:00It's rare to see so many memories of Jerry bei...It's rare to see so many memories of Jerry being in such a pissy mood at a particular show. Of course, if one of his players was dead drunk and keeling over onstage, that might have upset him a little! Nicky Hopkins was in the JGB for just three more days. Light Into Asheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943335142002007213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-60719056993887173492019-12-27T09:06:20.066-08:002019-12-27T09:06:20.066-08:00Since I am here, I might as well add setlist detai...Since I am here, I might as well add setlist detail from whichever Saturday show was reviewed (order uncertain):<br /><br />Friend of the Devil (only GD tune)<br />Mystery Train<br />How Sweet It Is<br />Mississippi Moon<br />Mother Nature's Son (!)<br />It's Too Late<br />The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down<br />Let's Spend The Night Together (presumed closer)Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-17898514621692579372019-12-27T08:59:32.495-08:002019-12-27T08:59:32.495-08:00There was also a positive review in the La Jolla L...There was also a positive review in the La Jolla Light of one of the Saturday (12/27) shows.Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-85667589107861021642019-12-27T08:45:58.240-08:002019-12-27T08:45:58.240-08:00So, seems like we have plenty of eyewitness accoun...So, seems like we have plenty of eyewitness accounts to answer the titular question - yes!<br /><br />For the four shows, the band got a $4,000 guarantee plus 50% of gross over $8,300. I list capacity as 540, don't see ticket prices.<br /><br />Here we have several independent eyewitness accounts suggesting that Garcia was in "a mood". I know he was leaving Mountain Girl right in this timeframe. Or maybe his cornflakes were stale.Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-22152388830832643582017-09-30T09:46:20.931-07:002017-09-30T09:46:20.931-07:00I was there for one of the JGB shows with Hopkins...I was there for one of the JGB shows with Hopkins and the Lagin-Lesh Seastones show at the La Paloma, and Kingfish, Freddie King, the Sons, Elvin Bishop, The GD Movie, etc. There was no cancellation due to Hopkins, but he was fried and pretty worthless. Because the La Paloma had relaxed seating (almost lying down), I must admit I fell asleep (and not because I was tired) during Seastones. It was more boring and mindless than Howard Wales/Jerry, Lol! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471126603750618109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-9235085389002575942017-08-22T19:11:53.716-07:002017-08-22T19:11:53.716-07:00Hello Stfilberto - Can you shoot me an email plea...Hello Stfilberto - Can you shoot me an email please. I'd like to find out about your Jerry picture from the 2/76 show. sdconcertarchive@aol.com or visit my site www.sandiegoconcertarchive.com Thank you. Jon Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01852936296167271956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-60801610895499566692017-05-29T09:10:19.016-07:002017-05-29T09:10:19.016-07:00I was at one of the December shows, as well. Some...I was at one of the December shows, as well. Somehow my girlfriend and I ended up with the band in their dressing room. One of them (not Garcia) had cut a "star" out of cardboard and taped it to their dressing room door. They all thought the venue was somewhat beneath them. One of the guys kept hassling my friend and being mean to her (because of our age). Jerry had a glass vial of cocaine the size of a 35mm film canister and was quiet and somewhat sullen and withdrawn the entire time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985206298651808680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-59582161860813871522016-10-26T07:57:07.596-07:002016-10-26T07:57:07.596-07:00I'm writing something on the Nov. 2, '75 L...I'm writing something on the Nov. 2, '75 Lagin/Lesh concert and I'd love it if you could answer some questions about your experience being there. Please write me: incornsyucopia (a) gmail . com. Many thanks!Incornsyucopiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194586063192261829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-23892404807724582092016-03-05T20:28:56.836-08:002016-03-05T20:28:56.836-08:00I saw one of the dec shows and i remember as soon ...I saw one of the dec shows and i remember as soon as we left the theater a train came down the tracks. I think they did a train song at the end.madashellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049088878963693687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-57989037214794318412016-01-05T10:40:21.701-08:002016-01-05T10:40:21.701-08:00I was at the seastones concert...I still have the ...I was at the seastones concert...I still have the hand bill and Ticket stub ...It was pure lsd25!<br />I was also present for 2 Kingfish shows and 2 Garcia band shows around the same time , One of the Garcia shows was with Nicky Hopkins, there was no breakdown although Nicky seemed out of it . I think they played 2 nights /2 shows I only went to one of the late shows, the other was with Kieth And Donna ...I again 2 night s / 2 shows I saw only one night ,late show. Oh yah I was a high school kid of 17 from near by Carlsbad CA. I have a great Photo of Jerry from The February Show I took,He is wearing his "Mars" t and playing his white Travis BeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-36261570071495802682016-01-05T10:30:31.107-08:002016-01-05T10:30:31.107-08:00I was at the seastones concert...I still have the ...I was at the seastones concert...I still have the hand bill and Ticket stub ...It was pure lsd25!<br />I was also present for 2 Kingfish shows and 2 Garcia band shows around the same time , One of the Garcia shows was with Nicky Hopkins, there was no breakdown although Nicky seemed out of it . I think they played 2 nights /2 shows I only went to one of the late shows, the other was with Kieth And Donna ...I again 2 night s / 2 shows I saw only one night ,late show. Oh yah I was a high school kid of 17 from near by Carlsbad CA. I have a great Photo of Jerry from The February Show I took,He is wearing his "Mars" t and playing his white Travis BeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-43414086910370835082015-12-24T15:39:03.324-08:002015-12-24T15:39:03.324-08:00Wow, thanks for sharing that. "Birmingham&quo...Wow, thanks for sharing that. "Birmingham" was written by Randy Newman.Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-42847961155018847032015-12-24T01:10:08.061-08:002015-12-24T01:10:08.061-08:00I was at both the 1975 La Paloma shows with Nicky ...I was at both the 1975 La Paloma shows with Nicky Hopkins. Both were performed in full. At the second show, Hopkins was incredibly drunk (at least I think that was the drug of choice). The setlist included one song of Hopkins'. It was called "Birmingham" and was about the British city. Hopkins took forever trying to introduce this song. He was so out of it that people were looking at each other wondering if some on-the-spot intervention was in order. Then he finally started playing the song and it was slow and kind of painful, with Nicky swaying back and forth dangerously on the piano bench, and at last, falling over. Roadies ran out to help him and he got back up and finished the song. And the show. I think it was the only full tour Nicky ever did with Jerry.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490191073505824795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-41913566890600388602014-07-15T07:57:45.533-07:002014-07-15T07:57:45.533-07:00Very interesting, thanks!Very interesting, thanks!Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-84218651788276676362014-07-14T20:16:21.223-07:002014-07-14T20:16:21.223-07:00I worked at (and later managed) La Paloma. Part of...I worked at (and later managed) La Paloma. Part of my job was to spend the night on the stage between the two gig days and protect the equipment. I remember playing through Jerry's Mesa Boogie amp to pass the time. He did seem in a pissy mood, though, and I was therefore unimpressed. I also remember Nicky Hopkins being very sweet, but frail and out of it. He had me print my BACKSTAGE stamp on his forehead. It was kind of funny, but in a sad way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253962934097822442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-40735469039516521672014-01-28T22:09:43.346-08:002014-01-28T22:09:43.346-08:00I meant to say that Jerry and Nicky only played a ...I meant to say that Jerry and Nicky only played a handful of gigs together after this.Third Axishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411090634396102738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-49853331864791386012014-01-28T21:54:24.783-08:002014-01-28T21:54:24.783-08:00I actually attended one of the Dec. shows at the L...I actually attended one of the Dec. shows at the La Paloma Theater—not sure of the specific date though. It featured the four-piece lineup, and Nicky did indeed play the whole set, along with JGB members John Kahn on bass, Ron Tutt (previously with Elvis Presley's band) on drums, and Jerry. I grew up in San Diego and used to go to the La Paloma fairly regularly (don't remember hearing about the Lesh gig though). It was a great show and I have a clear memory of it (I was 18 at the time). I used to have a show poster, but lost it long ago, sadly. If Nicky did indeed have a breakdown, and Jerry called the gig, it must have been the following Dec. date. But as I recall, Nicky played the entire set and sounded great. I have only come across one other person who was there, just recently in fact. Guess it was a little piece of history, since Nicky and Jerry only played a handful of gigs together. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share, and trip down memory lane.<br />*Jerry Lives* (*Nicky too*) Third Axishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411090634396102738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-68352642485049898032014-01-28T21:34:28.814-08:002014-01-28T21:34:28.814-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Third Axishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411090634396102738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-82406211581059921822013-12-31T20:14:42.303-08:002013-12-31T20:14:42.303-08:00It would be great if you had a ticket stub or anyt...It would be great if you had a ticket stub or anything else that might help pin down which show you saw? They were scheduled for two shows, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., each night.Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-49501208297912228592013-12-15T23:28:23.713-08:002013-12-15T23:28:23.713-08:00I saw Nicky Hopkins and the Jerry Garcia Band at t...I saw Nicky Hopkins and the Jerry Garcia Band at the La Paloma. I'm not sure of the date. Nicky was high and frail and I spend a lot of time talking to him, but he played the entire set and it was a good show. <br />Geodomains.orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943571576103942413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-73166389194018458202011-06-08T00:56:36.407-07:002011-06-08T00:56:36.407-07:00Rasputin, that would be great if you could quiz so...Rasputin, that would be great if you could quiz someone from the area. Another mystery has arisen, too: it seems that the month before this (November 22, 1975), Ned Lagin and Phil Lesh played a "Seastones" show at La Paloma. There apparently was even a tape, although it doesn't circulate. If your sources have any memories about the Seastones show, that would be very interesting too.Corry342https://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.com